Culinary Director

Ecumen Pathstone Living
Overview

Ecumen Pathstone is hiring a Culinary Director. Ecumen Pathstone is a campus community offering comprehensive care services. Ecumen Pathstone consists of assisted living, long-term care, rehabilitation care, memory care, adult day services, and independent living. Ecumen also offers homecare, hospice, as well as a supply store- all within the Mankato, MN area.

Ecumen Overview

Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota's 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve.

Join a team where you can make a difference in advancing our mission to serve our older adults, while we commit to creating a place where everyone belongs.

Responsibilities

The Culinary Director is responsible for managing the preparation and service of meals, ordering the food, planning menus and supervising staff. Clinical nutrition documentation will be completed per the facility schedule. The Culinary Director is responsible for all aspects of food service and managing the staff.

Schedule: M-F typical business hours. Can change given department needs. Leader on duty rotation.

Ecumen offers an outstanding benefits package, including:

• Low Cost Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401K Retirement with a Generous 6% Matching Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid & Floating Holidays

• Collaborative Team Environment
• Robust Training and Mentoring
• And much more!

Essential job responsibilities:

Ensures quality meals are prepared, cooked, and served to residents, families, guests and employees.

Oversees department staffing including hiring, training and mentoring of dining team members as well as maintaining adequate staffing.

Supervises nutrition assessment process and documentation in the resident's medical record.

Creates menus that enhance the dining experience for the people we serve using their knowledge of nutrition and special diets and input from residents. Menus are prepared in advance and reviewed by a Registered Dietitian.

Guarantees food and supply inventory levels are monitored and oversees the food and supply ordering.

Manages the annual budget for the dining department and operates the work area within this budget.

Partners with department leaders to maintain awareness of facility special events and activities to ensure adequate product and labor are available.

Ensures the staff maintain a clean and sanitary work area. Complies with state and federal rules and regulations, follows established policies, procedures and practices of the facility.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Culinary Director

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• High School Graduate or GED
• Food Sanitation Certificate
• Certified Dietary Manager in accordance with Minnesota Department of Health
• Current Servsafe Certification or equivalent
• Certified Food Protection Manager or equivalent
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident's Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian, Licensed in the State of Minnesota
• Food service management experience
• Previous experience in providing food service management in a senior living environment.
• Previous experience in inventory control, food cost analysis, menu planning, event planning.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ecumen is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Ensuring the safety and well-being of our residents, patients and staff is one of our highest priorities at Ecumen. To ensure we are complying with CMS guidelines, this position requires candidates to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or submit for an exemption request prior to starting employment.

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